Have you ever known the costs of utility bills to be such a massive conversation? As well as being a hot topic at home and at work, the news is full of stories about soaring energy prices, future supply questions and the environmental impact of gas, coal and oil. With fossil fuels all finite resources, the Government is also on the case with a target for the UK to be carbon neutral by 2050. Traditional homes are our pride and joy, but they’re as leaky as they are beautiful. The UK has the least energy-efficient housing in Europe, with the average Victorian property having an EPC rating of E. Compare that…

Of all the different things buyers ask for when looking for a home (from the style, to the location, to the price), two things transcend everything: light and space. Both are precious commodities, and not just when it comes to property in Stourbridge and nearby. Natural light is good for all of us and fuels a positive mood, while space and comfort provide a sense of permanence and peace. As winter begins to fade, the opportunity is here to fling open the curtains once more and capture the extra daylight of the new season. Spring brings budding flowers, blossoming trees and welcome sunshine, all of which affect the appearance of…